Primary Election Results

Based on unofficial election returns, eight incumbents lost elections in the state House of Representatives yesterday. Not included in this number are the races where Democrats were matched against each other through redistricting. In those races, Sen. Jim Kyle defeated Sen. Beverly Marrero, Rep. G.A. Hardaway defeated 38-year veteran and second longest serving member of the House Mike Kernell, Rep. John DeBerry defeated Rep. Jeanne Richardson, and Rep. Jo Ann Favors defeated Rep. Tommie Brown. No incumbents, with the exception of Marrero, lost in the Senate.

The University of Tennessee recognizes these public servants and their contributions to the State of Tennessee. We would like to offer a special thanks to former House Education Chair Richard Montgomery, Education Committee member Debra Maggart, and Chair of House Government Operations Jim Cobb.

UT Advocacy will be sending out a general election survey on higher education issues to all candidates running for the Tennessee General Assembly. We will post these results prior to the start of early voting for the general election.